Basic Commands
The command used to create a line
What is LINE?
A command used to undo your last action
What is UNDO (Ctl + Z)?
It`s what the acronym CAD stands for.
What is Computer Aided Design?
If you make a mistake, just hit this "panic" button.
What is ESC or Escape?
It is a an object with a defined width and length, but no depth.
What is a 2D or 2 Dimensional Object?
The command used to remove an object from the drawing surface.
What is DELETE (Ctl + Q)?
A command used to generate a dimension for a linear object.
What is Linear Dimension (D)?
A student aligned intuitive CAD software and the one we will be using.
What is Key Creator?
It's the system we will use for assignment distribution and submission
What is Google Classroom?
It is the term given to 3-dimensional objects in a CAD drawing.
What are SOLIDS?
The command used to remove a piece of an object that extends beyond an implied intersection.
What is TRIM?
A command used to generate a duplicate, reflected image.
What is XFORM MIRROR (G)?
They are the three main advantages for using CAD software for design?
What are: 1) Speed 2) Accuracy 3) Flexibility
Don't worry, you cannot break the software
What is Mr. Crawford's response when a student thinks they "broke" the software?
Prior to the advent of computer-aided drafting/design, drawing by hand was known as this.
What is Mechanical Drafting?
The command used to input text in to a drawing.
What is NOTE (N)?
The command used to create an object a set distance from a center point
What is CIRCLE (C)?
Architects and Engineers
What are two occupations that often use CAD?
These drawing aides can help you locate specific geometric points on an object.
What are POSITION SNAPS?
It`s the type of unit expression shown here: 1.0625
What is DECIMAL?
The command used to "round-over" a solid's corner based on a given radius dimension.
What is BLEND?
The area of the screen where you "talk" to the software to give it specific instructions
What is "The Conversation Bar"?
He was a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.)
What was Mr. Crawford's career before teaching?
The main file type you will use to turn in a completed drawing?
What is a PDF?
Another name for a 3-View Drawing.
What is an Isometric (or Orthographic) Projection?